Prenatal & Postpartum Back Pain Relief Exercises

Are you experiencing back pain during pregnancy or after giving birth? Dr. Jared Beckstrand shares 5 exercises that can help you strengthen your core and alleviate lower back pain. He has compiled his favorite home exercises that he also used to help his wife during her pregnancy.

5 Back Pain Relief Exercises

1. Single Knee To Chest Stretch: A good stretch to increase the flexibility of your back and hips. This stretch is also great for pregnant women who experience swayback posture during their third trimester.
2. Lumbar Rotation Stretch: Helps relieve tensions and mobilize your lower back and hips.
3. Posterior Tilt With Abdominal Brace: Dr. Jared Beckstrand foundational exercise for every pregnant and postpartum woman. This exercise helps to strengthen the abdominal muscle.
4. Bridges: An exercise that helps to strengthen glutes and lower extensors.
5. Clamshells: A good exercise to help stabilize the pelvis and lower back.